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It is understood that the Ryanair chief executive ordered that his all of his horses be removed from Mullins’ yard this morning.

The split between Ireland’s champion trainer and champion owner comes on the eve of the new winter jumps season.

Trainer Willie Mullins (Image: PA)

Around 60 horses, including grade one winners Don Poli, Apple’s Jade, Valseur Lido, Sir Des Champs and Blow By Blow have now departed the Mullins’ yard in Co Carlow.

Commenting on the move Mr Mullins told At The Races: “We’re parting company - it’s basically over fees, I imagine. I put up my fees for the first time in 10 years and Gigginstown chose not to pay them.

“That’s it, we’re just parting company. I’m not willing to try to maintain the standards I have [without putting the fees up], so that’s the way it is.

“Everyone that comes into my yard is treated the same. I see enough people going to the wall in Ireland all the time.

“We’ve evolved our methods of training, which obviously costs a lot, and we’re not prepared to sacrifice that.”